I had the pork souvlaki based on reviews on reddit and boy, were they right. It's been a while since I've been back here, and these skewers were tender, juicy, and seasoned and paired well with the sauce and onions, and the lima beans I got as a side. I tried my friend's green beans which were not bad, but could use more flavor. He got something that he's unsure of, seasoned beef perhaps, and it was decidedly not good. I wish I knew what it was so I know not to get it.... read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Snuck over to Bahari with three coworkers, ordered a bottle of Chardonnay, and completely forgot we were technically still on the clock. The atmosphere is effortlessly comfortable -- the kind of place where you just know everything coming out of the kitchen will be fresh. And it was. We started with an assortment of traditional spreads: taramosalata, tzatziki, tyrokafteri, skordalia, and melitzanosalata, all served with warm, pillowy pita. Each one was vibrant and flavorful -- perfect for sharing (or not). Then came the feast: marinated and grilled squid, swordfish steak, red snapper, lamb chops, crispy potatoes, and more sides than we could reasonably justify ordering... but absolutely did anyway. Our waiter thoughtfully asked if we had any allergies. By the end of the meal -- slightly comatose, blissfully full, and having completely lost track of time -- we realized the only thing we might be allergic to is work. Bahari isn't just lunch -- it's an escape. read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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This place was recommended by a work friend for their lasagna and the greek-style lasagna was absolutely amazing. The thick bechamel top and ziti pasta is very different than your traditional erican lasagna, which made it an absolute delight. My friends and I really enjoyed the spread - new flavors to our pallette and flavors we knew done very well. I especially enjoyed how roasted the bell pepper was - it was so juicy. The dessert was on the house for my group of friends, so top tier service! They paid attention closely and came to me every time I wanted a refill for tea. Come to this fine bustling Greek restaurant which holds itself to the Hellenic food standard in Greece! The ambiance makes this place perfect for families and adult gatherings. read more

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I hosted a meal at this tasty Greek restaurant a few months ago with a large group, having been there years ago, back when they were Stamatis. The staff were very friendly and patient, offering recommendations for our large group on food and drink, whether it was wine or otherwise. I believe I had a glass of Assyrtiko, but I'm not sure. We shared a lot of dishes and had a reasonably priced and delicious meal. We got a couple of appetizers to split first. Our first to arrive was the Krya Pikilia, or assorted spreads with taramosalata/a mix of fish roe and potato, tzatziki/Greek yogurt, tyrokafteri/spicy feta, skordalia/potato with garlic, and melintzanosalata/roasted eggplant. This is available in either a small or a large size, and we went with the latter, which was $21 and generously portioned. Some cucumber slices separated the various spreads, and they also served delicious toasted pita for dipping. The group as a whole loved the potato with garlic and the roasted eggplant, which had a nice smoky flavor. The taramosalata wasn't as salty as usual, which was a plus; I liked the spicy feta, though a few others found it a bit too salty; and the yogurt was standard. This was a good mix overall. Our other appetizer was the Elliniki, a salad made with vine tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine, onion, green pepper, kalamata olives, and feta for $17.50 or $14 for the small. This was simple and fresh, but in retrospect, I probably would have preferred the agourontomata due to the large amount of bell peppers, as the best parts were the good-quality feta and the tomatoes, which the latter highlights. It was still pretty good, but I would only recommend it if you like green bell peppers. For main dishes, the place focuses on seafood, and we ordered a few. First was the dish I regrettably couldn't eat due to my cephalopod allergy. This was the Oktapodi Scharas, or octopus grilled and dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar for $28.75. The dish came with two meatier pieces, as well as one thinner, more grilled section that focused on the tentacle. I could tell by cutting the dish for the table that it was extremely tender, and everyone loved it, with many people also using some of the remaining pita to dip into the very flavorful oil on the bottom. The other seafood dishes were two Psari Scharas, or grilled fish, listed at MP/market price. The waiter went through the various options, and as we were getting some other food, I went with one around a pound and a half and another just over 2 pounds, with the prices at the end being pretty reasonable for the size, from what I recall. They also asked us if we wanted the whole fish or a filet, and we got the former, as many people, including myself, wanted the skin and didn't mind dealing with bones. Our choices were the Tsirpoura, or dorado/gilt-head sea bream, and the Lavraki, or striped bass. Of the two, I preferred the texture and flavor of the lavraki, but both were grilled perfectly. The rest of the main dishes were from the Kreatika Sta Karvouna section, or grilled meats, and all dishes here came with a choice of vegetable, potato, or rice. The surprise hit of the night came from there, the Sykotaki Moscharisio, or calf liver, olive oil, herbs, and lemon for $24.50. The liver was grilled perfectly with a wonderful texture and a very mild offal flavor. For the side, I ordered the Patates Lemonates or lemon potatoes, which were standard. There was also the solid Biftekia, or seasoned and grilled beef patties served with tzatziki and lemon, for $23. This came with three reasonably sized pieces of tender beef. In this case, the vegetable selection was the Fasolakia Yahni, or string beans simmered in tomato sauce, which were good as well. There was finally the Arni Kokkinisto, or baby lamb in tomato sauce, for $23.75. This was the most basic presentation of any of the dishes, with the lamb being tender but not that flavorful, so I probably would get the ground beef version next time. This was partially fixed by the side of Spanakoryzo, or rice pilaf with spinach, which was tasty with a good texture. We also got a bunch of other sides. There was the gigantes, or lima beans baked with onion, tomato, and parsley, which were milder than most spots but still pretty good. The Arakas, or peas in a red pepper-tomato sauce, were fine as well. At the end of the meal, they gave us each a free dessert, which I believe was semolina pudding, or halvas simigdalenios. It had a mild sweetness to it and a slightly gritty texture. A few others didn't like it, but a bunch of us did and happily had their portion as well. This place was reasonable, and the food was high-quality. Combine that with the friendly service, and there are obvious reasons why this spot has been around for so long. I would recommend them if you're looking for a casual Greek spot. read more

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It's a casual spot liked by locals and families. We were seated in the back in a few minutes on a Saturday evening without a reservation. Our server was not great. The wrong item was brought to us and we had to ask for the check multiple times at the end. Then, he said WiFi wasn't working so we had to pay in cash or have them take our card number down for later digital payment. They write the receipt and it can be hard to decipher the writing. Overall food was good and comforting. Portions were filling. We had the spicy feta dip, pita bread, skordalia, and bread to share. I had Greek meatballs and a side of lemon potato. They give a lot of lemon wedges on the side, and there's a bottle of EVOO on the table. The whips were good with the fresh pita. I got 4 big meatballs on a small lettuce and red onion salad. They weren't dry and were tasty. read more

Came here for a weekday lunch and got their grilled branzino, grilled octopus, and lunch special of grilled chicken and salad. The grilled octopus was grilled well, but the star of the meal was their grilled branzino. I wouldn't let them take the platter away until I picked every morsel out. Service was prompt and came to check up on us a couple of times. read more

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Service: 4.1/5 Food: 4.1/5 Price: $$ ($20-30) Came here for a late (8pm) dinner after run club. Not a fancy place with an enforced dress code, however, I did feel underdressed in my gym shorts + tank top. The vibes are more home/family style. Decent sized menu of Mediterranean + Italian dishes with lots of beef options, so that will prevent me from coming back again. Bill came out to be less than I expected, bc they have entree deals including a side + starter bread. What I Ordered: - Souvlaki Hirino: a little tough, surprisingly filling - Veggies: green beans were delicious, however I suspect was made with beef fat - free dessert idk the name of: undecided how I feel about it, cornmeal-y in texture read more

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Classic, filling, affordable, durable, family run, and cozy. This place was the best Greek seafood joint we tried in Astoria, and while it's not the most fancy, it's the best tasting for the price. Loved all the seafood here, and the house wines were quite good. Like a throwback to a simpler time, this place has stood the test of time by being tasty, friendly, and a great value. Food: 5/5 Ambience: 4/5. Simple, cozy, and sometimes crowded. But you know it's popular for a reason Service: 4/5 Value: 5/5 read more

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Such a great place to eat. The atmosphere of nice Greek restaurant, super friendly waiter. Delicious food and wine. I can't wait to come back! Amazing place read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Shrimps in tomato sauce - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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My mom is obsessed with this place! Every time she has a meet up with her girlfriends she brings them here. I've been maybe 3 times, and each experience was perfect. We tend to order lots of appetizers from the menu, a mixture of hot and cold items. Then, we have a main each. When there's the baby lamb chops, that's the top choice for the whole table. They're always so perfectly cooked and flavored! Other times we have the fish and it's perfect. The place has authentic Greek vibes, it's like being in Greece all over again. Servers are attentive and fast and know how to make suggestions when people are undecided. read more

Came on a red recommendation and worth the visit. Was told that it was a mom and pop serving some of the best Greek style food in the area. Came and ordered some of the classics and was pleasantly pleased. Got a small Greek salad, octopus, baba ghanoush, and Bronzino. Side comes with the fish entrée so we chose the potatoes. Every dish was simple yet perfect. Not too salty or seasoned and well balanced. I would definitely be coming again. read more

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According to Dep Of Health DIRTY(lost the A rating Grade pending sign posted) Over priced. Waiters with major attitudes. I would Take my business somewhere else in Astoria they don't give a dam about me the customer. read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

I worked on Broadway and used to go here at least once per week for lunch. It always had a warm family like feel. Service is good, timely, courteous. The food is delicious and feels authentically Greek. Love the nautical theme in the back. Ans the famous baklava dessert. Haha. read more

Classic spot. Great food, great ambiance. All the white feels like you're in Greece. Really enjoyed the wine as well. Great for large groups. Service is good too. read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Gigante beans, beef in tomato sauce, lemon potatoes, dip - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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My first time dining at this restaurant. I've heard good things and a family member recommended this place as well. So I was there for a lunch on the weekend pretty much when it had just opened. It wasnt busy and our large party was seated right away. We ordered a bunch of dishes family style and everything that came out was delicious. They were very accommodating I will definitely be back. read more

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My group of four ordered the moussaka (comes with one side-- we picked potatoes), chicken souvlaki (side: vegetables), pork chops (potatoes), rice pilaf with spinach, and the spinach pie. Highlights for all were the moussaka and souvlaki, but everything was good, and we devoured it, family-style. The service was attentive and friendly. The restaurant features a sizable dining area, and we were seated for dinner promptly without reservation. read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Moussaka, pork chops, Souvlaki Kotopoulo, potatoes - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Been here several times and we were never disappointed. The gigantes are the best . The fish is fresh, the lamb chops were excellent. A nice casual spot to have lunch or dinner. read more

Another great Greek I got to try in my new city! Service was friendly and quick and food was of course delicious. I wish our serving of fried calamari was a bit larger (hey, im Italian!) but my lamb in tomato sauce was so tender and delicious! read more

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We love coming here. It's such a home feeling and lively place. Great for large groups. We ordered the branzino with the Briam veggies as a side. We also got grilled calamari. This was a fresh and tasty meal, without meat too. Their meats are also great but this is the spot for getting fresh and healthy tasting seafood meal for a very reasonable price. read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Grilled calamari - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

There are many Greek restaurants in the area but Bahari was recommended by a a friend and it's very authentic. The calamari and octopus were delicious. We also tried various dips with the bread. Lamb chomps and Chicken souvlaki are excellent. The staff is very attentive and friendly. It's a definite must if you are in the area. It wasn't loud and very comfortable to enjoy with our group of 8. read more

I came back again to bring my sister who's from Florida to try some really good Greek food and everything was consistent and very good. Will always come here for Greek food!! The service was good , our drink cups were always filled with water, and the kids also enjoyed the fresh seafood! read more

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Ate here today by myself after work as a substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 234 Q for lunch and dinner. I had brought and ate only the pork souvlaki that it tasted super good and delicious and gotten a free sweet Greek dessert after my meal. The service there was also attentive and pleasant that it took awhile to get order right. I couldn't agree more! Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :) read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Understood a restaurant can be extremely busy. However the abrupt and rude tone of a host who answers for the phone is unacceptable, especially to an elderly person! Shame on you! read more

A bunch of us dined in Bahari. Always a treat. I don't know why I haven't reviewed them earlier. Food and service outstanding. Food and drinks always flow here. Octopus, salad, papoutsaki (stuffed eggplant with beef and bechamel). Grilled squid. T-Bone steak. Lamb chops. Lemon potatoes. Highly recommend basically EVERYTHING. Nice and spacious. You'd never get that impression from the outside. Always busy so plan ahead. Staff always attentive. Food ALWAYS delicious. read more

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Ordered: Elliniki Salad (~$11): tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine, onion, green pepper, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese Branzino - Mediterranean Striped Bass (~$38): grilled with olive oil and lemon; served with Greek-style fried potatoes Whiting (~$18): grilled with olive oil and lemon Greek Halva (complimentary dessert) Aya's take: Astoria is the land of fresh Greek seafood with so many restaurants to choose from. I had heard good things about Bahari and decided to check it out. We started off with complimentary bread which was just regular hero bread. I was disappointed because all Greek restaurants I've gone to give you warm and seasoned bread! Throughout our meal, I noticed some other tables got different bread. At the end, our waiter told us we had to ask for it. As first time customers, I wouldn't know to do so and it's not listed on the menu. It was a bit disappointing as it would've really elevated the entire meal. Anyway, onto the food! The Elliniki Salad is essentially a Greek salad but for some reason, they don't put the salad dressing on it. They give you olive oil, red wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar bottles on the side. I've never experienced that before but nonetheless the salad was fresh but the portion of feta could've been better. The Branzino and Whiting were both absolutely delicious. The Branzino comes with a steeper price tag, but was light, buttery, and meaty. Absolutely delicious and fresh, and paired well with the Greek-style fried potatoes which were some of the best I've had. Some were crispy, some were soft, but all of them were nicely salted. We ended with the Greek Halva which I personally wasn't a fan of. All in all, I was pretty content with this meal. I wish we started off with different bread but the seafood did not disappoint! read more

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Amazing Greek food like Yiayia used to make!! Excellent service! What a selection! Euharistoume! read more

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I had a great experience here. There is no shortage of Greek food in this neighborhood but I think this is a great option. We ordered the spicy whipped feta spread, baby lamb in tomato sauce, gigantes, and lemon potatoes. The lamb was extremely tender. You can eat it with a spoon. It wasn't gamey and the tomato sauce wasn't overpowering. The beans were extremely creamy and well seasoned and the lemon potatoes were also delicious. My favorite item was the spicy whipped feta spread with pita. The pita was amazing, it came out warm and it had a nice charred flavor to it. The feta spread was creamy with some chunks of feta, and the spiciness was that of a fresh chili. An amazing meal, I would like to return as many of the menu item sounded intriguing to me. The service was warm and attentive and the prices were very reasonable. This amount of food fed two people well. read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Patates Lemonates Gigantes Tyrokafteri Arni Kokkinisto - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

I've been here several times before but not in the last 2 years. The food was ok/good but the service was deplorable. The server took his time to take our order and never even returned to check in or ask if we needed anything else. When he took our order, it felt rude and dismissive. We had to hail down another server to ask for our check because we couldn't get his attention even though we can see that he was just talking to other coworkers. I don't think I'll be returning read more

Love the owner, Anna. She's generous with her love and affection. She makes you feel like you're one of her family. We like to sit in the back room because it's quieter. The waiters are all pleasant and treat my family well. And oh yes, The food is yummy. read more

Great food! Ambiance is family friendly- awesome decor. But the servers shouldn't work in hospitality. servers had a communication style that felt rude to me read more

Came here for dinner on a Friday night. After eating a ton of heavy meats all day, we were really craving for something lighter. We went inside and were greeted immediately. The inside was a bit small but didn't seem crowded. However there were a lot of people working. We asked to be sat outside and we were the only party out there. Our server was very friendly and kind. He checked in on us often. We decided to order the krya pikilia (assortment of traditional spreads), kalamarakia scharas (grilled squid appetizer), avgolemono (chicken and rice soup), and tourlou (roasted veggies). First there was some complimentary bread. It wasn't anything special, a bit dry. The traditional spreads and soup came out first. The soup was yummy and not too heavy, especially because of the lemon. It was delicious and savory. The traditional spreads was my and my sisters' favorite part of the meal. I would absolutely recommend this! They were all so savory and went well together. This was served with a big plate of thin (pita?) bread which was warm and seasoned as well. The spreads were separated by cucumbers which also tasted great dipped in the spreads. I ended up asking for more cucumbers and our lovely server provided us with a gigantic plate of them! Such a refreshing meal. The grilled squid appetizer was yummy also, savory and soft, not too chewy. Very juicy as well, no complaints! The tourlou was my least favorite. There wasn't a ton of seasoning and the veggies were very soft, the texture was a little unpleasant to me. I liked the potatoes but didn't like the rest of it very much, wouldn't get this again. At the end, there was a complimentary dessert. It was a slightly grainy and subtly sweet rectangle. Not sure exactly what it was but it was pretty good! The spreads alone made me give this place 5 stars. I would definitely come back to try other dishes since they have so many things on the menu. read more

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This was my first time visiting Astoria. As a Greek, I had high expectations. Overall the food was good but the experience was not the best and I would probably try another place if I can visit in the future. Our waiter was a bit rude to us. We got the pastitsio which was a generous portion but felt a bit dry. My yiayia likes to leave a bit of sauce in the meat to keep it moist. The appetizers were all great and my favorite was the lamb with kritharaki. It was very tender and tasty. We were looking forward to Greek desserts but they didn't have a dessert menu. Instead they provided individual complimentary portions of one dessert called halva but I unfortunately do not like that. The restaurant was also very plain inside. There were no decorations or pictures or anything. read more

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I was craving Greek food, so my boyfriend and I stopped by this spot as it was highly rated, and were so glad we did! We were seated quickly around 9PM, and it was still pretty packed. The restaurant was fairly spacious and not too loud. Our server was so friendly and checked up on us frequently to make sure we were doing ok. We ordered the dips which were DELICIOUS. We also got the spanakopita. Even though it was a little on the burnt side, it was still tasty! The star was the branzino for sure. It was filling, fresh, and just enough for the two of us. The octopus was also pretty tasty and cooked well. I don't crave Greek food often, but I'd be excited to come back and try out their other dishes!! read more

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Bahari was recommended by a friend who lives in Astoria and has been visited the restaurant for decades. I spent several weeks in Greece a few years ago and I have to say that food tasted very authentic. All of the following were delicious branzino fish, grilled octupus and the squid appetizer. Went there on a Sunday afternoon where it was evident that the people in the neighborhood loved the place. read more

Food was pretty solid, service was pretty decent as well. There was a free dessert at the end of the meal!. It was super pricey though, and they the receipt on a piece of paper and we ended up double tipping because it was difficult to see what exactly was on the receipt and we didn't realize until afterwards. read more

The best Baba ganoush we've ever tasted. The pita bread was the perfect crunch too. Everything was so delicious! Excellent ambiance and service too! We'll be back. read more

If you're craving an authentic Greek dining experience, you must come here. Starting with the fantastic waiters with their heavy accents to the "grandma like" lady that came through and noticed we didn't spread the oil and vinegar on our beets and said, " This is how you eat this" and proceeds with our permission to generously pour oil and vinegar then mix it up for us and says,"Now try it! Much better right?" She's was correct! It was soo much better that way. Immediately I'm in love with this place. Everything was perfect but what I've been craving every since is the yogurt and cucumbers appetizer served with a side of warm pita. I could eat that all day!! The baby shark - superb! The chicken skewers- massive and enough for 3, the whole Branzino - was surprisingly filet and most of the bones removed. I didn't know how they did it!! I love this place and look forward to returning. read more

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We came here last night for my moms birthday and let's just say at first it was not favorable. There was a heat advisory so unfortunately the original table they put us was closest to the kitchen and direct access to the front door there was absolutely no air coming through the 8 of us were so hot so they moved us immediately to another table that had a vent directly on top of us and it was great , our server George was wondering and nice and funny . The food was absolutely delicious. We got for starters calamari, octopus, fried sardines, Greek salads, fried Greek cheese , Greek beef patties and fries for the Kids , baby lamb chops with lemon potato's and rice pilaf. The food was endless , huge portions and more than enough for everyone. For dessert we brought a cake but they did give us Greek Halva which was delicious and some got coffee . It was all a really good experience. The worse part is , being in Astoria parking is a nightmare but fortunately right around the corner there is municipal parking so that worked out. Anyways I would definitely recommend This place is your in the mood for some good Greek food! read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

I came here on a weekend with a group of five and we were able to get a table faster than expected. It was definitely busy but the service was still very good. I think we all struggled a little bit to order as the names were in Greek but we did our best and the waitress was very helpful and understanding (It was generally easier to just say what the description was.). There was free dessert provided at the end which was a nice touch. read more

My go to authentic greek restaurant in the neighborhood. No frills on the service or atmosphere but they surely deliver on the food. Been visiting over last 6+ years and have never been let down. All were perfect: -greek salad -grilled squid -whole branzino -lemon potatoes Tried a greek white wine which I asked the waiter for recommendation on and it was a nice compliment to the meal. They also give you a free little dessert cake at the end for a nice sweet treat. read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Whole branzino A+++ - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York